Mai Yamane - Tasogare (1980 • Continental / Teichiku)

Let's continue our tour of Japan's hidden gems with this killer tune from Mai Yamane's debut LP.

A long time collaborator of Japanese composer Yoko Kanno, Yamane has featured on the soundtracks for several award winning anime series including Macross Plus, Darker Than Black, and Cowboy Bebop; Most notably being the voice behind Kanno's The Real Folk Blues.

Keen listeners may notice the strong similarity between this and Earth Wind & Fire's massive hit, Can't Hide Love; by which Tasogare must have have been inspired. Regardless, this is a song that certainly stands well in it's own right.

Kaoru Akimoto - Dress Down (1986 • Invitation)

We're heading to Japan for our next selection starting with this smooth yet punchy jam from Kaoru Akimoto. More to come.

Pleasure - Spread That Feelin' (All Around) (1980, LP Special Things)

Continuing on my 'bass line from heaven' exploration. A groove to end all from the inimitable 1980 Pleasure classic - Special Things.

Plaisir - Visa Pour Aimer (1984 • Flash Night)

A fantastic boogie gem from France which happens to be the original version of Titus Williams' hit from the same year, Give Me Some Love Tonight.

Earth Wind & Fire - In The Stone • The Reflex Re√ision (2014)

The Reflex is at it again with another excellent revision of a classic, this time turning his hand to the lead track from Earth Wind & Fire's fantastic 1979 LP. We'll certainly be picking this one up when it's available.

Atmosphere - Dancing In Outta Space (MAW Lunar Mix Part 1) (1997)

 

The Imperial Wonders - Love Me To The Music (1983/ Royal Essence)

All of their late 70's releases are pure vintage as is this
rare 80's cut from The Imperial Wonders. 

Melba Moore - You Stepped Into My life (1978/Epic)

Wonderful 1978 classic from Melba Moore. 
Pure extended version DJ joy.  

The Sound of Music

No.. not Julie Andrews and Christopher Plummer dancing in the Bavarian hills but a classic Dayton groove and a superb 2012 edit by Tha_Sco . Be sure to check out is other recent creations

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